O*NET-SOC 13-2023.00

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.6208/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.508/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d3.508/2024
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.3808/2024
Writing2.A.1.c3.3808/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2024
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2024
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8808/2024
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.Coren/a11/2020
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.Coren/a11/2020
Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.Coren/a11/2020
Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.Coren/a11/2020
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.Coren/a11/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.9111/2023
Enterprising4.8111/2023
Investigative2.7811/2023
Realistic2.7211/2023
Social2.6611/2023
Artistic1.6111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.